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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-08-17
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REEROSPECTTON.

The all important question for the think
ing prisoner to ponder over is, what he
has lost, and how he can recover his loss
es." In order to weigh this great question
properly and justly, we first must needs
sum up our losses: we must turn back and
review the era of lives mis-spent, and gain
from the seeds which we have sOwn in
the past. Has the harvest been a profta-
bic one? Let us see.
We have lost that which to every human
heart is held most dear, "Our liberty:' we
have lost the society, pleasures. and COM
forts of home. our good names, and some of
us our health, our money, and about all
that makes life really worth the living; and
yet the above is but brief retrospection of
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lesson it has taught us, by proceeding to
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past to those who bear the name of ''cOn-
vict," to rise again from the offensive Stig-
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Another terrible railroad accident is re-
corded. wherein two hundred were killed
and wounded. An excursion train of fif-
teen coaches on the Toledo. Peoria & West
ern railway, went through bridge near
Chatsworth, ILL.,: with the above result,
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God save me my dear husband" is the
unceasing prayer of Mrs. Jake Sharp. Has
the power of 1.-The dollars been at last ig-
nOred in proceedings of the above nature?
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President Cleveland, after visiting In
dianapOlis and Madison, will. on his way
to Kansas City. Memphis, Nashville and
Atlanta, pass through St. Paul and Mime
apOlis.
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The name of Robert II. Lincoln, for the
presidency. is being mentioned more often
now than ever.
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Elisha A. Welsh. the original ''Yankee
Clock man. died the 9th inst. worth
So. 900. 900.
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Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
NUPTI AIS.

4: the residence OF III, brides psrenti III
this CITY, ycSte'd day afternoon at 1 O'clock by
R-v G ". Wi son, james A Walker. Of
Cheney, Kansas, aod Miss 1rere &. Eckei.
Quite "A humber of fiieuds we're present
ana rendered cong a ularioIiS. after " hich an
elegant supper was S-rv,rd. M. Walker has
every appearance Of n live tuS nes, man Of
character ana real worth, ana IS to he con-
graduated upon his choi, g Of q life colnpau-
ion.-NuSra,ine Daily journal.
Jim,ey has nlany friends in thiS city. He
IS tho son OF Judge Walker, and WAS at OF.
time connected with the vi hira pos~0.lice
but for two years past ha, been sue .esSfu
merchant at Cheney. The bridal ple-ents
were numerous AMI the bride herself is repre-
s-nted as Icing very fair. Tha EAGLE
unites with everyone il wishing that the
siken chord, which now bind these loving
arts il one, may never prove Anything tut
Slkon.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

Soma weeks age representative of q
Michigan paper m'll ,i>ited the ty and ex-
amined he facilities for starting similar
enterprise He WAS tavorsbiy impressed ami
after receiving au offer retu ned 10 report 10
the company. The report WAS received
friendly ard a letter WAS received yes' er lay
by Capt. Mahsr stating that If a railroa I
switch could be secured TO the frons where it
Will sccepc the offer. The proposed site IS
Near Th,rteenth street on LiItle river. The
fact Try Sill employ ne8r fifty hands ii run
on as extensive a plan expected.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Whom the fire alarm sounded hose cart No.
9. from the South Topeka hose house, was
driven to the fire by George Tompkios be
drove very rapidly down Douglas avenue
At the crossing Of Main street he had passed
the first or curved track, and upon
coming to the Main street track turned
abruptly to the north. The cart
thrown upon the two left wheels, swsyed for
few seconds, the driver seeing the perllous
position checked thu horses; as he did SO the
machine turned over and he fell with it. u.
r. Armstrong, the fireman on the rear,
leaped off uninjured. The driver, however
was first caught b-tween the seat and the
ground, then by the rebound OF the wagon
was caught and held beneath the hinder por-
tion until dragged out by the crowd who
rushed to his relief. The unfortunate man
was carried into Lawrence's drug store and
Drs Mccullough and McAdams called.
As soon as the accident happened the
horses stopped. The cat was taken before
the office of the fire marshal and found to
have been but slightly damaged.
The doctors made a superficial examlra-
ton of the wounded man in the drug store,
and soon discovered be was seriously if not
fatally injured. He was then removed TO
the hose house on North Market. and more
careful examination showed that his most
serious wound was fracture OF
the base of the skull There were
upon his body, face and hands
- md tcbaS apd il
was also feared that he had been injured in
ternally. Everything that medical skill
could suggest was done for his relief, still
little hopes was entertained of his recovery.
He fingered in comatose state until l1:4O,
when he expired without struggle.
Mr.. Tompkins had been a member OF the
hose company only two weeks and yesterday
was bis first run to a fire, tut had served be-
fore as foreman of the West side hook and
ladder company. He was young man,
of good character snd highly respected by al
who knew him. He came to the city about
three years ago from Lima, Ohio, and worked
as a carpenter. He hos 30 relatives IN the
city but is supposed to have brother living
in Lima, Ohio, and Some relatives at A iona,
Pennsylvania.
Last Friday he took ont an accident policy
for 81, 600 in the Casualty and Fidelity In
eurance Co. through Hubbard e. Haywood,
agents in this city The amount in case OF
death was to go to young lady OF the West
Side to whom be was betlo othed and soon TO
ba married
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
WICHITA LIKE.

Rev Hunter Co-bet. who leaves this morn
ing for his field OF labor in China, c>ili-d
yesterday Alter ms s-rIn n o. Suuday a.
the Presbyte ian church. Bey. Hewett
cAi.ei for subscription for The foreign
m ssion work WicGla Ike IN = few minut
two thousand, to huadrei AID fl..,-1ls
dfilaTs and Ely certs ass raised Mr..
Coroett says thai se has yCss IN ,let~d
tour OF the cite If he I X, Sta Is II tl=s
work, aud u xh-re VA. Wlchita's
gus 'q4al.el ir corbott, wao i,
or 'ther Of oar resrec.-d and hoaors,,
toxn-mAn " 5. C,csett. was ia
Wichits twelve rs-ts * AT ~hi 4 r'.e se
Wa, on si.i, hon iesin, rs preseat norae
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

We witnessed that terrible mishap ester
day afternoon. The drive wasa reckles one,
the result horrible Tue machine WEI It over
the first track. It was the second or Main
street t, ack which caught the swim ging or
os .ilatiug vehicle and turned it over. Poor
Tompklns was caught first between the seat.
or its stays, aud the ground but tire whole
machine rebounded and he was next caught
under the heavy or hinder portion where he
was held, the hors-s stopping until the crowd
rushed to the unfortunate mau relief. Only
last week, witnessing a like reckless turn, We
felt like warning the fire company Of the
danger Of tho-e immnvabls rails and the
probable result of a ealloping turn made over
them and now We sincerely repent that we
did not.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
STONE CUr.INs MACHINERY.

Mr. c. Balsnre, sii. rrppriee0r of a cut
ting aud saving sJone works a. P oria, hi
noiS, is in the city. ir. Balance says some
one sent him an EAGLE a few weeks sioce in
which WIS our >ugg' ion that there va tn
possibility Of adding Iarsely t. the beauty OF
our buildings OF the future by conhiuin; the
red stone of Anthony and the gray ami whiye
stones o; the Wal1ut lie says he read the
article. then real the advertisements aua
then made up his mind to coma and see
Wichi'a and examine the s;o,f-s alluded t..
Mr.. B. is delighret with tse city, aud the
EAGLE hopss that he may find such a c.em and
here for tue cas saaAe fronts as would wa -
rant the erecEo. a. vle necessary machinery.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
JUSTICE COURT,
WOMEN OF WICHITA, ATTENTION.:

There will be meelus OF the WOmen's :
Suffrage Association, and all citizens inter
e>ted in tbs ubject OF WHO shall b. our city
officers" at NJ mortal Hall, Wednesday eve
ming at 3 o'clock The scriptural injunction
Of praying in the secresy of your chamber"
viii lie strictly observed by those who are
rel giou-ly inclined, so that none may remain
from this meeting in the fear that long, Pha-
rissical, can;ing, ear-prayers he inflicted up
on them We wish to decide irrespective of
party, upon the best nlen for thu city Off
cials The twelve apostles are cordially In
vited to he present. Gideons sword may
hang upon he wall buJ common senss shall
prevail throughout the meetipg. which shall
b. rouductod strictly upon parliamentary
principles,
OFFICERS VoMANs' SUFFRAGE AsSoCAITE
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
THE COUkTS.
JUSTICE COURT.

A very pleasant and enter tanning little
party were up before his honor yesterday
morning. They were dirty, msasly, and top
heavy but they bore every indication OF
having had big time the day before.
There were William Prescott and A. Shil-
ling, two vagrants whom Officer Lilly picked
up on TIE street
Afterwards came Gertie Watts and Daisy
Lynn, two pros,itut-s, to whom the saIn-
officer called the attentio1 OF the judge. OF
all the mornings culprits these two were the
only ones that had money enough to pay
their fines
Officer Tom Mem smara brought in two
penniless drunks, Tom joyce and Ed. Burns;
also Doc K-lly no answered guilty to tue
charge of assault and battery.
JUSTICE COURT.
There was no crimina! cases up in either of
the courts Yesterday Justice Barrett, how
ever, disposed of three knotty civil cases
and received seven new ones. At Justice
Walkers there was the usual amount Of
civil hueine-S
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
SUDDEN DEATH.

John Creamer did very suddenly at his
residence. No. 9.3 East First street about 4
yesterday morning Coroner j. W. Wing
ard was called and after an Investigation it
was found he died with heart d sease and
that AN inquest was unnecessary. Mr.
Cre amer was a shoemaker by trade and has
lived here number Of years.
The funeI al will take place from the fan1i-
ly residence at O'Clock this afternoon.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
FIRE AND ACCIDENT.
Small Blaze ON Main street Fireman Killed
One Injured.
THE FIkE.

Yesterday afternoon the fire alarm sound
ed from North Main street and both Of the
fire departmtnts hurried to respond to the
call. The scene of the confsgration was q
room over Eames & Dresser's grocery just
north of the Heller block.
By prompt and vigorous action on the part
of the fire laddes the flames were extinsulsh-
ed before much damage was done.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
BIG MAGNATES.

Henry Marqusnd, Henry Wheelan, D. D.
Parmley an Marquand Jr., all big and
prominent stockholders 10 ths Missouri Pa
cific system. spent Sunday in our city. Re
ceiver Richards, who entertained them,
showed them around. The day proved an
unpleasant one but they saw enough to sat-
isfy them that here is the coming city OF the
wet and to say that they would return in
the spring when Mr. Gould makes his snnual
inspection
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
STARCH racroRY.

There is q gentleman in the city from
Oswego. New York. who is looking over the
facilities for starting starch factory. he
was for eight years connected with the
Kingston works at that city. He claims %
be perfectly familiar with that enterprise
and from his investigation thinks this Ii a
good location for such an enterprise. p
He has introduced his scheme to number
Of the business men Of the city who are con-
sidesins the proposition for forming joint
cOmDauy
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
BONDS BEING VOTED.

Mr.. J. NJ Conkling writes that the bonds
for the Missouri, Kansas & Southwestern
are meeting W tn but little opposition. At
the proposed route rem .Ins s75, ,OOO yet to be
voted.
Mr., Conking is now in Chase county max
ing the necessary preparations for holding
an election.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

C. c ChivInCton wishes IT, aDDOunce finSr as
candidate Tor reelection "a councilman nom run
ward.
To the Editor Of the Daily Eagle
P,ease az nounce me q CO spdidnte for re election TO
the council from the Fourth ward for The Ions term
I. r. STONE.
10 the Editor Daily Eagle.
Please snnornce me as candidate for sRSos
In the Fourth Ward ID. .. "AShino".
I hereby announce myself for councl from Ntc-
and ~srd lony term J. c. RCHEY.
1 hereby announce myself peoples candidate for
A. T. BUcKERIDGE
Iu response to the earnest request OF lars. mum
her 81 the residents hereby ana unce myself as a
N A. ENGLISH.
Please announce me candidate for COZ mel man
Third ward. CnAs. HoFF-
Und r, rand nv il takes TO III the sIdermsic race
from ec"nd ward 1 hereby announce nystli as a
Candidate and hope my name Is Ell. LEE iAfloH.
To the dItor Daily Eagle:
You are uhorized 10 announce DR.. A ~ liuranc
~ a candidate for councilman fr' m the frtt ward
1 hereby announce myself u candidste for coun
Gilman from the First ward. III yoa mink : can
MI the bill vote for me- II hot vote ior the % n.r ,ei
low. THOMAS JEWELL.
At the request 4 many citizens hereby announce
MYSELF . candidate for councilman fr IN he 5th
ward j. +. MEYER
After repeated solicitations from the heaviest
pa, .rs OF the Fourth ward, / Bsve coDs<' led 10
stand for councilman for The term ending lSss.
&. +. DERBY.
To the men ho He'd upou me. and TO those send
ing the written somnluu fcstion:
i.entIemen: Ia compliance with your request,
hereby announce mysef as csndfa ave Tor 'liy coun-
oil for long Tel m from Fourth ward.
kespectfully.
HENEY X. lULIER.
lam a candidate for alderman in Fourth ward
1ons j. u. MCCOY.
Kiitor Eagle:
Please nn"unce me as 4 card idPtA for Councilman
from The Third ward fHEDETICk ". v IBKING
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
couxcrL MEETING ro-S,eHr.

Last evsaing the city council met with his
honor in the chair and councilmen Healy,
Richey, Carey, Hon, Chivingson & Brown
prtsent Soon after the msce fell Mr. Healy
moved that the council adjourn until to-
night on account of the dangerous illness Of
Mr.. 1hompkins The motion prevailed
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
A SPRAlNED ANKLE.

At the fire yesturday afternoon w. W.
Furrow, of Hose Company No. 1,-city
building-was moving along the stairway he
stepped upon ths rubber hose, fell and
sprained his ankle. He vas unable TO walk
and had to be assisted to hack ard driven
TO the hose house
ANOTHER NANIFALT URlNG INTEREST
Mr. A. w. Coates Of Alliance, Ohio. the
manufacturer of Coates Lock Lever Hay
rake. of whsss enterprise We spoke a few
Morgan, ar ived in the city yester rday and
was shown around by DR.. Morgan. Mr.
Coates called last evening and the talk OF
course, was about Wichita as point at
which to manufacture, not only his rake but
some other lmplsinenis which he handles.
His present iade is largely in the vest, & al
sas CITY at present handing a large number
annually Of his rakeS, Chica,.o, Omaha, st.
Louis and Portland. Mr. Contes will remain
over today, az least-he has to lie home on
the Srd-to talk TO our |, ading citizens about
such plant here; nlso 10 such of our real
estate ow ners are seeking to secure tn.
location of such pisLts The Goa es rake, As
any of our iEIpl, mel t men know, is II fl, t.
class, standard lmpeme nt anc the manufac-
ture CT it employs large humber Of men,
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR

In response TO the earnest solicitation OF large
number the people Of Wichita, 1resIecffuiIy an
noupcr myseIf as q ponI artisan citizens cane ,date
Tor mayor. d r AiAh'
In response the numerous requests Elane 20 , In
by my friends among the busipese men OF tnIs CIV!
rssrec,fully am oIr seif non part tlsan pe
MES candidate (. assuring all mat ii t'ecuu
will devote myself to TIE best interests 81 the CITY
fresy-ctiye of psr,y or other intererts- H. u Ike
hereby snpounce myself a peoples candid re Tor
usvor of th. CIV Of Wlch 1hi. sctfon Is IN re-
SIsons.e 20 request OF many citizens OF city
Contrary to the sdvise Of some OF my personal
eri.nds ana In srcoro.rce with the rquest of a
ruocly number / announce myheir as Csnoluh te
Tor msyor or the great Brd b'Oinng city OF W chlh
e.,s viii "a, thai should be le<ted will try and
40 nv duties without fear fav,r and DO all CAL
60 keep up with the spirit OF the times
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

Mr.. Cheney, owner OF the East Douglas
avenue livery stable, died yesterday OF
typhoid pneumonia.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

r A. n.

There viii be a special convocation o
Chapter No 3, R. a. NJ, Tuesday
March 10Th. Work in the NJ E. ALI Roy: i
Arch Ma,ons are invited to attead. By r.
der of the II. P.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
RE0IATRATIOS.

As was predicted by this paper the regis
alton Of this city is light. few l-ss than
f,rty five hundred left their names with the
clerk, and between five and Fix hundred are
women
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
DIED.

Emma, only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Win E. Reeves died Saturday, March 26 b,
aged years. The pareuts left Sunday
morning for Corey, Penna., with the se-
mains of their child
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

A meeting oi t4.e .so-klsoldsrs of i1e y ict-
ia sasiway { smpsny W. ] be lid a. tase oi-
nc- of r. dlIl-r o4i saturday, ias { II
Ap-il, t1r th. =a-ctsoO ot = bard o. DIRE
tor.. II .h.ca po;ir~ hss t<-s rs13thso-L
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29
NJ sitklE

Sabbath, March 2ith. at the bou@e OF the
brides mother. on Waco street, by Rev. J.
+. e-slv, Mr.. c. ii. Wlnnssni and Ms
Cora II. DAoerts.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

The directors and stockholders of the
Mathewson Academy Of Music are reque ted
to meet at w. s. Rogers photograph gal lery
Friday evening at 7:30 sharp. Busines of
Importance to be transacted
w. P. CAREY, VIM MArHEwSoE
Secretary. Preside ut
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-29

In giving our ~ o. aIrectors OF Fair
mount Celjeg- IL our Sunday Dve. ~e omit
ted the Nam Of Mr. II Il Richards, who s
on. o. tie csa-.er rnensb@rs o. tS- 'rPo-s-
tin AID chairman Of ID. eaiiding coln-